I Became A Third-Rate Villain In The Hero Academy [On Hiatus]

Chapter 26: Back to You Again

Two days later, on Sunday.

"Ah, I feel better now."

It seemed my body had fully recovered. I could still feel the fatigue from yesterday's training, but I'd consider myself in top condition at this point.

And there was a significant gain. My previously desperate Tenacity stat had increased to 4.

I think yesterday's training, while still suffering from Overload's aftereffects, was the deciding factor.

"Great."

With a Tenacity of 4, I'd now reached the edges of being an average person.

My Strength and Stamina remained at 7, but with consistent training and attention to nutrition, they should increase soon.

If I continue to collect hidden pieces and acquire at least one more useful trait, I should be able to graduate.

However, graduating with outstanding grades seems difficult.

I did defeat Ralph, who was ranked 37th, but that was only because my tailored strategy worked perfectly. I was also quite lucky.

I must relentlessly hone my skills.

'Let's head to the training ground right after washing up. The practical evaluations start tomorrow, so I shouldn't overdo it.'

I thought this while eating the high-protein meal Amy prepared for me.

Oh, I should also stop by Professor Mari's office. I kept forgetting because I was so busy.

In the original work, Mari was a workaholic who would be in her office by 8 a.m.

I should visit her tomorrow morning. There might be some unexpected gains.

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The Hero Department's training ground is closed on Sundays.

After showering, I immediately headed to the third training ground.

'First, I'll practice swordsmanship, then physical training.'

Upon arriving at the third training ground, I promptly opened the door to the swordsmanship training area.

Creak─.

Perhaps because it was Sunday, there was only one person inside the swordsmanship training area. Someone I knew well.

Irene, with her long purple hair tied back, was swinging a wooden sword.

Whoosh, whoosh─

Irene seemed deeply focused, as she didn't pay any attention to the sound of the door opening and continued to swing her wooden sword tirelessly.

I took in the sight of her.

'...Hmm.'

As expected, Irene's swordsmanship was excellent.

Observer's Eye isn't just useful for learning new techniques; it also helps in gaining a deeper understanding of familiar ones.

Now, my eyes could clearly see the intricate details that I couldn't discern before.

The width of her stance, the snap of her wrist, the movement of her shoulders. The clean trajectory of her sword was visible.

Her swordsmanship, like her appearance, was elegant yet devoid of any unnecessary movements, similar to an assassin.

As I admired her swordsmanship from a distance,

"...Theo?"

Irene wiped the sweat off her forehead with the back of her pale hand and looked at me.